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<blockquote data-quote="WhyDoWeFallBruce?" data-source="post: 758410" data-attributes="member: 24405"><p>I say this with humor and no disrespect, as the highly codependent mother who needs 8 holes patched, one piece of dry wall, 3 new doors, a dryer bubble and new drawers for her fridge - there are days were I wish my son would only ghost me. Humor is very much my coping mechanism...</p><p></p><p>It sounds like despite the ghosting (which is obviously avoidance and possible guilt on his part) that he has respect for you. I wonder sometimes if it's not the Father/Son relationship - sadly my sons' Father checked out over 15 years ago. I actually don't consider myself "highly" codependent - it's just every time I stand my ground, a kitchen appliance loses it's life - or worse. And I know the day is coming where I have to just stand my ground and let the chips fall where they may (Police, Arrest, Shelter) - I've done it before when he was younger (and not taller than me) and he was hospitalized for 9 months.</p><p></p><p>We don't know each other - but the fact you're on here means you're a good Dad and I can completely relate, as my heart screams and aches daily for both my boys. We can only take it one day at a time.</p></blockquote><p></p><p>Thanks for your words. I have had thoughts about the father/son dynamic many times.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="WhyDoWeFallBruce?, post: 758410, member: 24405"] I say this with humor and no disrespect, as the highly codependent mother who needs 8 holes patched, one piece of dry wall, 3 new doors, a dryer bubble and new drawers for her fridge - there are days were I wish my son would only ghost me. Humor is very much my coping mechanism... It sounds like despite the ghosting (which is obviously avoidance and possible guilt on his part) that he has respect for you. I wonder sometimes if it's not the Father/Son relationship - sadly my sons' Father checked out over 15 years ago. I actually don't consider myself "highly" codependent - it's just every time I stand my ground, a kitchen appliance loses it's life - or worse. And I know the day is coming where I have to just stand my ground and let the chips fall where they may (Police, Arrest, Shelter) - I've done it before when he was younger (and not taller than me) and he was hospitalized for 9 months. We don't know each other - but the fact you're on here means you're a good Dad and I can completely relate, as my heart screams and aches daily for both my boys. We can only take it one day at a time. [/QUOTE] Thanks for your words. I have had thoughts about the father/son dynamic many times. [/QUOTE]
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